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Sexism permeates every layer of the music industry – new report echoes what research has been saying for years

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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The cross-party inquiry heard evidence from a wide range of witnesses connected to the music industry.

Key Points: 
  • The cross-party inquiry heard evidence from a wide range of witnesses connected to the music industry.
  • This report follows a raft of recent investigations into discrimination within the music industry.

A culture of discrimination

  • It found that 66% had experienced some form of discrimination and 78% of that discrimination was committed against women.
  • Of the discrimination, 58% was identified as sexual harassment, with 76% of workers within studio or live music event settings having experienced discrimination.

Further problems for the industry

  • Although representation of women has increased in recent years, men still dominate leadership roles.
  • Although many of these historical restrictions have evaporated, they linger on in the present day for the drums, bass guitar and brass.
  • Many of those working within it are self-employed, working on precarious contracts which often involve antisocial hours without the same protections as those working for companies.
  • The sexualised reception and constant scrutiny in media and social media endured by women within the music industry is exhausting, threatening and degrading.

Recommendations from the report

  • The report includes 34 recommendations.
  • It also asks for an amendment to section 14 of the Equality Act “to improve protections for people facing intersectional inequality”.
  • What’s clear from the report is that the behaviour of men lies at the heart of these issues.


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Laura Hamer receives funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

Ukraine recap: Kim Jong-un visits Putin for arms-for-tech talks while Kyiv urges west for longer-range missiles to aid counteroffensive

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Saturday, September 16, 2023
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Vladimir Putin spent a few pleasant hours this week with one of his friends and allies – an increasingly exclusive club these days.

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  • Vladimir Putin spent a few pleasant hours this week with one of his friends and allies – an increasingly exclusive club these days.
  • You can also subscribe to our fortnightly recap of expert analysis of the conflict in Ukraine.
  • But Ukraine has been using home-grown drones to attack targets in Russia and there are signs that sentiment is shifting.
  • Read more:
    Ukraine war: US and allies may supply longer-range missiles – how this would change the conflict

    Ukraine has been supplied with UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles.

  • Read more:
    What BAE's Ukraine deal shows about the risks and opportunities of setting up a business in a war zone

Playing politics

    • But the statement emerging from the world leaders in New Delhi stopped short of that.
    • It said all states must refrain from acting against the territorial integrity of other states and rules that use of nuclear weapons was “inadmissible”.
    • Jennifer Mathers, senior lecturer in international politics at Aberystwyth University, believes that this is a reflection of the growing clout of the global south, much of which sees climate change and inequality as more pressing issues than a war on the edge of Europe.
    • Read more:
      Ukraine war: Russian-held elections seek to normalise illegal occupation and reveal reality of a long war ahead

Competing narratives

The climate crisis leaves students feeling helpless – what universities can do to empower them

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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One way universities can do this is to help students use their skills to contribute to university- and community-wide projects.

Key Points: 
  • One way universities can do this is to help students use their skills to contribute to university- and community-wide projects.
  • In 2019, we started a research project with colleagues at York St John University to find out what students felt about the climate crisis.

Eco-anxiety

    • I think that for me, it massively affects like my health and my wellbeing just purely from like worrying about it.
    • I think that for me, it massively affects like my health and my wellbeing just purely from like worrying about it.
    • In particular, we found that the students were frustrated by the limits of individual action.
    • A big initiative might make a small difference, but the majority don’t care enough to make a difference.
    • A big initiative might make a small difference, but the majority don’t care enough to make a difference.

Living labs

    • At Plymouth University, living labs have connected the university with the local community in the city, and students are able to help lead sustainability education at the university.
    • In our living lab work, students bring their subject knowledge and skills to help solve real problems on campus or in the local area.
    • Living labs offer students opportunities to experience collaborative, social learning processes with tangible outcomes.

Trex Company Appoints Human Resources Leader Melkeya McDuffie to its Board of Directors

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Monday, April 24, 2023
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Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TREX), the world’s #1 brand of high-performance, low-maintenance and eco-friendly composite decking, railing and outdoor living products, announced today the appointment of human resources executive Melkeya McDuffie as a new independent member of its Board of Directors effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TREX), the world’s #1 brand of high-performance, low-maintenance and eco-friendly composite decking, railing and outdoor living products, announced today the appointment of human resources executive Melkeya McDuffie as a new independent member of its Board of Directors effective immediately.
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    Trex Company Appoints Human Resources Leader Melkeya McDuffie to its Board of Directors (Photo: Business Wire)
    Ms. McDuffie is an accomplished executive and leader with a long career in human capital and general business management.
  • Prior to this role, Ms. McDuffie was Chief Human Resources Officer at The Wallace Foundation.
  • With her impressive credentials and management capabilities, she will further strengthen the business and strategic acumen on the Trex Company board.

Lanny Schindelmeiser appointed as VP Operations, North America for Sterling Global Aviation Logistics

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sterling, a Kuehne+Nagel company, has named aviation specialist Lanny Schindelmeiser as Vice President of Operations, based in Herndon Virginia. Lanny will focus on operational excellence, process improvements and network infrastructure, ensuring that Sterling continues to provide the highest level of service for its aerospace and aviation clients throughout the Americas.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sterling, a Kuehne+Nagel company, has named aviation specialist Lanny Schindelmeiser as Vice President of Operations, based in Herndon Virginia.
  • With 30 years of experience in the aviation industry, Lanny has held various management positions at various logistics companies.
  • "We are so pleased that Lanny has accepted this role, bringing his extensive aerospace experience, deep knowledge and passion for the aviation logistics industry.
  • It operates in sea logistics, air logistics, road logistics and contract logistics, with a clear focus on i
    Marie T. Vigliarolo, Sterling Global Aviation Logistics, +1 718 995 3616 x 2207, [email protected]

Protiviti CEO Joseph Tarantino and Senior Managing Director Robert Hirth Named to the 2021 NACD Directorship 100 List

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO of global consulting firm Protiviti, and Robert Hirth, senior managing director, Protiviti, have been named to the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) 2021 Directorship 100 list.

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  • MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Joseph Tarantino, president and CEO of global consulting firm Protiviti, and Robert Hirth, senior managing director, Protiviti, have been named to the NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors) 2021 Directorship 100 list.
  • A founding member of Protiviti in 2002, Tarantino has served as president and CEO of the firm since 2007.
  • Directorship 100 honorees will be celebrated at a virtual awards gala hosted by the NACD on November 9, 2021.
  • Named to the 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For list , list, Protiviti has served more than 60 percent ofFortune1000and 35 percent ofFortuneGlobal 500companies.